hunks

Meanings

• noun

  A large, solid mass of something; a hefty or burly man.

  - "The hunks of ice floated in the harbor."
  - "He's a hunk of a man, isn't he?"

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Pronunciation

1. /hʌŋks/
   
   
   
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2. /hʌŋks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chunk , lump , piece , beefcake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hunks
junks , munks , punks

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Homophones

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1. hunks (en) : A large mass or chunk
   

2. hunks (en) : A hefty or burly man
   

3. hunks (en) : To hug
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hunks that leads to same result
hunks , hunk

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Forms

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hunks, hunk's

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Etymology

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Originally used to refer to a large mass or chunk of something. Later, the term came to be used metaphorically to describe a man with an impressive physique.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hunk' was first used in the early 20th century to describe a large mass or chunk.

2. The term gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s when it was used to describe attractive, well-built men in popular media.

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Related Concepts

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1. hefty: A large or robust person.

2. burly: Strong and robust, especially in appearance.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'hunk' is often used to describe an attractive, well-built man. This term has been used in various forms of media, including literature, art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "hunks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, solid mass or a muscular man.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a large, solid object or a strong, masculine man.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hunks are large, hefty, and handsome'.

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